How to disable mail in windows 10

Disabling mail in Windows 10 can be done in a few ways, depending on your needs and preferences. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Disable Mail App

  1. Go to Settings (you can search for it in the Start menu).
  2. Click on Apps.
  3. Scroll down and click on Mail.
  4. Click on the Disable button.

Method 2: Disable Mail in Windows Features

  1. Go to Settings (you can search for it in the Start menu).
  2. Click on Apps & features.
  3. Scroll down and click on Windows Features.
  4. Uncheck the box next to Mail.

Method 3: Disable Mail in Registry Editor

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Mail
  4. Right-click on the Windows Mail key and select Delete.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the key.

Method 4: Disable Mail in Group Policy Editor

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following key: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Mail
  4. Right-click on the Windows Mail key and select Edit.
  5. In the Windows Mail Properties window, select Enabled and then click Apply.

Note: Disabling mail in Windows 10 will prevent the Mail app from launching and will also disable any mail-related features, such as sending and receiving emails. If you want to keep the Mail app but disable its functionality, you can try Method 1 or Method 2. If you want to completely remove the Mail app, you can try Method 3 or Method 4.